For data protection-compliant processing in the UK market – even without a UK establishment
Under Article 27 of the UK GDPR, certain organisations based outside the United Kingdom must appoint an official representative in the United Kingdom if they are nevertheless subject to the UK GDPR. This is particularly the case if they:
- offer goods or services to individuals in the UK, regardless of whether these are provided for a fee or free of charge; or
- monitor the behaviour of individuals in the UK, e.g. through online tracking, profiling or other analytical tools;
- and do not themselves have an establishment in the UK.
The UK representative is designated by law as the point of contact for the supervisory authority (ICO) and for data subjects and may be contacted by them ‘in lieu of or in addition to’ the company, particularly regarding all matters relating to data processing and compliance with the UK GDPR.
Our role as your external representative under the UK GDPR
Our London office acts as your external representative under Article 27 of the UK GDPR. Our data protection specialists ensure that enquiries from the UK are handled professionally, in a timely manner and in your best interests.
Among other things, we offer you:
- Acting as the official point of contact in the United Kingdom for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and data subjects
- Receiving, coordinating and responding to requests for information, data subject rights and enquiries from the supervisory authority
- Support with documenting your data processing activities and providing relevant documentation (record of processing activities, privacy notices, TOMs, etc.) to the ICO
- Pragmatic recommendations for action based on data protection best practice – tailored to your business model and risk profile
- Support in implementing UK GDPR requirements in processes, contracts and systems
- A reliable point of contact who knows your company and, where necessary, acts as a bridge between specialist departments, management and the regulator
This allows you to focus on your core business in the UK market. We’ll take care of representing you and communicating on your behalf in accordance with the UK GDPR.
Why choose the Swiss Infosec Group as your UK representative?
- Specialised data protection expertise with many years of experience in EU GDPR, UK GDPR and Swiss data protection law
- Practical, risk-based advice rather than theoretical guidelines – with a focus on business-ready solutions
- Experience with international companies without a UK branch, including SaaS providers, e-commerce, industry, finance and service companies
- Understanding of the interplay between the UK GDPR, EU GDPR and the Swiss Data Protection Act (FADP), particularly in relation to cross-border data flows
- Clear lines of responsibility and short communication channels for queries, audits or incidents
Our goal: to design UK GDPR compliance in such a way that you are legally compliant without unnecessarily hampering your business.
Next steps
Contact us for a no-obligation quote. Together, we will clarify:
- Whether your organisation falls within the territorial scope of the UK GDPR (Art. 3 UK GDPR), and
- how we can efficiently integrate the role of the UK representative into your existing data protection and compliance structures.
Let us take care of your UK representative obligations under the UK GDPR, so that you can operate in the UK market securely, trustworthily and in compliance with data protection regulations.